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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,141.32 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,141.32 and 740.40 is: 1,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,141.32 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,141.32 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,141.32 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 845,033.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,033.33/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.54

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